Public service media （PSM） are linked to a variety of bodies and function in a setting in which various stakeholdersparticipate. The article deals with the issue of the relationships between public service media and...Public service media （PSM） are linked to a variety of bodies and function in a setting in which various stakeholdersparticipate. The article deals with the issue of the relationships between public service media and parliaments astwo public institutions indispensable to democracy. They have to be independent, to act to the interest of societyand to initiate and sustain an open democratic debate enabling a diversity of voices to be heard. Conspicuous istheir characteristic to integrate groups and communities around commonly shared values and to promote humanrights. The discussion dwells on the direct and indirect relationships that expand between public service media andparliaments and makes conclusions about the principles that have to be put in practice in order for the democraticdialogue between the two to be strengthened.展开更多
This research investigates variables that predicted news coverage of 212 members of parliament （MPs） in Kenya by four national newspapers in 2009. The 10 variables examined are： ordinary MP, cabinet minister, power...This research investigates variables that predicted news coverage of 212 members of parliament （MPs） in Kenya by four national newspapers in 2009. The 10 variables examined are： ordinary MP, cabinet minister, powerful ministry, parliamentary committee chairmanship, seniority, big tribe identity, major party affiliation, presidential ambition, commenting on contentious issues, and criticizing government. Findings indicate that commenting on contentious issues, criticizing government, cabinet minister, ordinary MP, powerful ministry, and seniority significantly predicted visibility of the parliamentarians in newspaper news. However, a multiple regression analysis shows that the strongest predictors are commenting on contentious issues, cabinet minister, criticizing government, and big tribe identity. While commenting on controversial issues was the strongest predictor, major party identification and committee leadership were found not to predict MPs＇ visibility.展开更多
On November 3,CIIS President Su Ge and Vice President Dong Manyuan met with the delegation from the Danish Parliament headed by Soren Espersen,Chairman of its Foreign Policy Committee.The two sides exchanged views on ...On November 3,CIIS President Su Ge and Vice President Dong Manyuan met with the delegation from the Danish Parliament headed by Soren Espersen,Chairman of its Foreign Policy Committee.The two sides exchanged views on China-Europe relations and the DPRK nuclear issue,among other topics.Members of the delegation included展开更多
Whether, and if so how, parliaments should participate in the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council is emerging. Due to their unique contributions to human rights protection and promotion,...Whether, and if so how, parliaments should participate in the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council is emerging. Due to their unique contributions to human rights protection and promotion, parliaments should participate in the process. Furthermore, some parliaments are already involved in this mechanism, including drafting national reports, engaging in interactive dialogues, and the implementation of review recommendations. In the past two rounds of reviews, China’s National People’s Congress has a positive record in this regard, but it should play a more active role in ratifying or acceding to international human rights conventions.展开更多
Perhaps in response to the Tibet People’s Congress Delegation’s visitto the European Parliament in March 2002, the China Relations Committee of the European Parliament sent a delegation to visit China upon invitatio...Perhaps in response to the Tibet People’s Congress Delegation’s visitto the European Parliament in March 2002, the China Relations Committee of the European Parliament sent a delegation to visit China upon invitation from the Sino-European Friendship Group of the NPC. They stayed in China for seven days and left with a good impression on Tibet.The delegation, led by Mrs. Elly Plooij-Van Gorsel, was composed of 21 members. They reached Lhasa at noon on July 9. They visited the展开更多
Free Belgian Times and Viewpoints (weekly) of Belgium both released signed articles on March 30 and April 8 this year reporting on the delegation of the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region visiting Belgi...Free Belgian Times and Viewpoints (weekly) of Belgium both released signed articles on March 30 and April 8 this year reporting on the delegation of the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region visiting Belgium and the European Parliament.According to the articles, prior to the visit, which was led by Radi, Chairman of the People’s Congress of the展开更多
On Oct 12,President Li Xiaolin of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries met with Lord Powell,member of the House of Lords of the UK Parliament.The two sides extensively exchanged view...On Oct 12,President Li Xiaolin of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries met with Lord Powell,member of the House of Lords of the UK Parliament.The two sides extensively exchanged views on China-UK exchanges and cooperation,the China-UK Regional Leaders Summit and other展开更多
IN 1912, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen establishedthe provisional government inNanjing after he led the Revolutionof 1911, the Chinese bourgeoisdemocratic revolution to overthrow thelast feudalist dynasty in China.Meanwhile 10 wome...IN 1912, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen establishedthe provisional government inNanjing after he led the Revolutionof 1911, the Chinese bourgeoisdemocratic revolution to overthrow thelast feudalist dynasty in China.Meanwhile 10 women became展开更多
For years,Zimbabwean legislators have had to contend with sitting in a cramped parliamentary building,often complaining that the space is small and suffocating.The Zimbabwe parliament building is a 1920s-era former ho...For years,Zimbabwean legislators have had to contend with sitting in a cramped parliamentary building,often complaining that the space is small and suffocating.The Zimbabwe parliament building is a 1920s-era former hotel from colonial times,which has been expanded several times over the years to accommodate the growing number of parliamentarians.展开更多
文摘Public service media （PSM） are linked to a variety of bodies and function in a setting in which various stakeholdersparticipate. The article deals with the issue of the relationships between public service media and parliaments astwo public institutions indispensable to democracy. They have to be independent, to act to the interest of societyand to initiate and sustain an open democratic debate enabling a diversity of voices to be heard. Conspicuous istheir characteristic to integrate groups and communities around commonly shared values and to promote humanrights. The discussion dwells on the direct and indirect relationships that expand between public service media andparliaments and makes conclusions about the principles that have to be put in practice in order for the democraticdialogue between the two to be strengthened.
文摘This research investigates variables that predicted news coverage of 212 members of parliament （MPs） in Kenya by four national newspapers in 2009. The 10 variables examined are： ordinary MP, cabinet minister, powerful ministry, parliamentary committee chairmanship, seniority, big tribe identity, major party affiliation, presidential ambition, commenting on contentious issues, and criticizing government. Findings indicate that commenting on contentious issues, criticizing government, cabinet minister, ordinary MP, powerful ministry, and seniority significantly predicted visibility of the parliamentarians in newspaper news. However, a multiple regression analysis shows that the strongest predictors are commenting on contentious issues, cabinet minister, criticizing government, and big tribe identity. While commenting on controversial issues was the strongest predictor, major party identification and committee leadership were found not to predict MPs＇ visibility.
文摘On November 3,CIIS President Su Ge and Vice President Dong Manyuan met with the delegation from the Danish Parliament headed by Soren Espersen,Chairman of its Foreign Policy Committee.The two sides exchanged views on China-Europe relations and the DPRK nuclear issue,among other topics.Members of the delegation included
基金research findings in the 2011 Youth Project of the National Social Science Fund of China,entitled "The Universal Periodic Review Mechanism of the United Nations Human Rights Council" (11CFX068)
文摘Whether, and if so how, parliaments should participate in the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council is emerging. Due to their unique contributions to human rights protection and promotion, parliaments should participate in the process. Furthermore, some parliaments are already involved in this mechanism, including drafting national reports, engaging in interactive dialogues, and the implementation of review recommendations. In the past two rounds of reviews, China’s National People’s Congress has a positive record in this regard, but it should play a more active role in ratifying or acceding to international human rights conventions.
文摘Perhaps in response to the Tibet People’s Congress Delegation’s visitto the European Parliament in March 2002, the China Relations Committee of the European Parliament sent a delegation to visit China upon invitation from the Sino-European Friendship Group of the NPC. They stayed in China for seven days and left with a good impression on Tibet.The delegation, led by Mrs. Elly Plooij-Van Gorsel, was composed of 21 members. They reached Lhasa at noon on July 9. They visited the
文摘Free Belgian Times and Viewpoints (weekly) of Belgium both released signed articles on March 30 and April 8 this year reporting on the delegation of the People’s Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region visiting Belgium and the European Parliament.According to the articles, prior to the visit, which was led by Radi, Chairman of the People’s Congress of the
文摘On Oct 12,President Li Xiaolin of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries met with Lord Powell,member of the House of Lords of the UK Parliament.The two sides extensively exchanged views on China-UK exchanges and cooperation,the China-UK Regional Leaders Summit and other
文摘IN 1912, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen establishedthe provisional government inNanjing after he led the Revolutionof 1911, the Chinese bourgeoisdemocratic revolution to overthrow thelast feudalist dynasty in China.Meanwhile 10 women became
文摘For years,Zimbabwean legislators have had to contend with sitting in a cramped parliamentary building,often complaining that the space is small and suffocating.The Zimbabwe parliament building is a 1920s-era former hotel from colonial times,which has been expanded several times over the years to accommodate the growing number of parliamentarians.
